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LR58 AFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,280 mi
Last recorded163,280 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 163,280 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Dec 2024 163,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Dec 2023 155,493 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,075 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 148,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 138,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 130,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr valve (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,113 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 117,357 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,548 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2016 87,925 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 87,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel is lightly fouling on the inner arch, when on a lock.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,731 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 51,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,248 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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LR58 AFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR58 AFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR58 AFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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